Note, when comparing tires, don't just compare the sizes, compare the specs of the specific tires being considered. Tires differ a bit, sometimes a fair bit between different makes/models even for the "same" size.

I like to look at the revs/mile, comparing the specs for the specific model of the OEM tire to your candidate tire -- that should give you a good idea how far off things will be.

Also, on the WJ, the could change the revs/mile setting a little bit in the computer, but not sure if that exists in the WK2 or if so what the adjustment range is.

Remember, you are getting to see the sausage being made. Prior to this forum/the internet, you were generally oblivious to the process and just enjoyed the results. At the end, it is the same tasty item. Don't let the normal process diminish your spirits or make you think less of the vehicle as this would have happened if either way.

Just keep in that in mind.

Drive more, worry less!.

I totally understand! After waiting for 2+ years for a new job, 5 years waiting to finally have a child, I think the Universe is trying to teach me patience... My response to that is "how long will that take?!"

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On on the free Shell fill up from the dealer. Mines an ORA2 4WD so EPA Hwy is 28. Here's 70mph with a slight incline. I ran out of road.

I don't know the extent (if any) this has been covered in other forums, but I figured it was worth bringing up here because of the powertrain change: Do we have enough info yet to check the accuracy of the EVIC MPG calculation vs. the "by hand" calculation?

Congrats. Happy for you. Thanks for all the updates. Lets us live vicariously thru you till we get ours

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Originally Posted by adw_tdi

I don't know the extent (if any) this has been covered in other forums, but I figured it was worth bringing up here because of the powertrain change: Do we have enough info yet to check the accuracy of the EVIC MPG calculation vs. the "by hand" calculation?

Going to have to wait till someone goes 700 miles and gets their second fill up before we have real hard numbers. Could be a week before we see this. I have a 1600 mile road trip back from Houston, so I will let you know what kind of milage I get late next week.

I don't know the extent (if any) this has been covered in other forums, but I figured it was worth bringing up here because of the powertrain change: Do we have enough info yet to check the accuracy of the EVIC MPG calculation vs. the "by hand" calculation?

I've only had mine a week. I still have a half tank of fuel. I believe j pillo has had his for maybe two weeks now. I'll be tracking my mileage on a spread sheet.

I picked up my SFU this morning. I was surprised at the amount of torque the CRD has. Also, the highway passing speed was very impressive. I had it up to 95 without even realizing it. Thanks for all the insight , I used the checklist provided earlier in the thread, got a Veterans Day $500 off, and the first delivered CRD in Maryland (so I was told) .

One thing to keep in mind, the Extened Warranty from Chrysler does not allow for Lifetime with the CRD, I believe its 10 Years, 100K Miles, Max. For ($2716)

Going to have to wait till someone goes 700 miles and gets their second fill up before we have real hard numbers. Could be a week before we see this. I have a 1600 mile road trip back from Houston, so I will let you know what kind of milage I get late next week.

True. I would go further and say we will have to wait for people to get into the lower thousands because I have never had a diesel that didn't continue to inch up for a few thousand or so, looks like you may be among the first to truly quantify it for us.